Asus Z9PE-D8 WS - Manual (Page 209)

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 7-3
7.1 AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology
The motherboard supports the AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to
install
multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation
procedures in this section.
7.1.1 Requirements
• In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have two identical CrossFireX-ready
graphics cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are
AMD ® certified.
• Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX
technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.
com).
• Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum
power required by your system. See Chapter 2 for details.
7.1.2 Before you begin
For AMD CrossFireX to work properly, you have to uninstall all existing graphics
card drivers before installing AMD CrossFireX graphics cards to your system.
To uninstall existing graphics card drivers:
1. Close all current applications.
2. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.
For Windows 7, go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and
Features.
3. Select your current graphics card driver/s.
4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove.
For Windows 7, select Uninstall.
5. Turn off your computer.
• We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal
environment.
• Visit the AMD Game website (http://game.amd.com) for the latest certified
graphics card and the supported 3D application list.